Iriomote Island - Gora River (Shira River)

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To access Iriomote Island, you must take a ferry! What is the difference between Uehara Port and Ohara Port? Thorough explanation!Table of Contents1 You must take a ferry to go to Iriomote Island! What is the difference between Uehara Port and Ohara Port? 2 Difference between Uehara Port and Ohara Port 3 Basic Information of Uehara Port in Iriomote Island 3.1 How to go to Uehara Port in Iriomote Island 3.2 If you want to go to Iriomote Island by day trip from Ishigaki Island, you must take a ferry with ferry ticket [...].

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What is Gora River?

The Gora River offers a panoramic view of mangrove forests on a gentle S curve.

In summer, sagaribana with the sweet scent of vanilla can be seen.

The gradual narrowing of the mangrove river from near the mouth is a must-see photo opportunity, and there is also a viewing platform that can be used as a break from the drive.

How to play on the Gora River

Mangrove tours and other tours are popular on the Gora River.

You can also observe creatures such as the southern flying goby living in the mangrove river on the mudflats.

Other flowers that can be viewed from May to July include the sagaribana, known as the phantom one-night flower.

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Iriomotejima Canoe (Kayak) Tour Enjoy the great nature of Iriomote Island with standard activities! Canoeing tour to the beautiful rivers of Iriomote Island with mangrove forests. (65 total) アクティビティの詳細を見る

Details of Gora River

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Let's appreciate "Sagaribana," the lucky flower of Iriomote Island!The sagaribana is a plant found in Japan south of Amami-Oshima Island. The tree is about 15 m tall, the leaves are about 30 cm long, and the inflorescence hangs 50 cm to 1 m. The beautiful white-pink flowers bloom.

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Sights around the Gora River